1 week debates would cause issues, since if you can't make an argument in 3 days, you probably don't have a worthwhile argument to begin with.

Though I think allowing extensions (if both members agree would be okay), like "my grandma passed away and I'll need a few extra days to get my argument up as it has been placed lower on my priority list." and the other members can accept the extension.

At 6/13/2011 2:03:06 PM, OreEle wrote:1 week debates would cause issues, since if you can't make an argument in 3 days, you probably don't have a worthwhile argument to begin with.

Though I think allowing extensions (if both members agree would be okay), like "my grandma passed away and I'll need a few extra days to get my argument up as it has been placed lower on my priority list." and the other members can accept the extension.

I like the 10,000 character idea. It seems like some people, when the debate allows, use the tactic of bombarding with many points that you have to defend. It takes more space to defend or explain something, than it does to make a claim. So yeah, I think more characters is a great idea.

I like the 10,000 character idea. It seems like some people, when the debate allows, use the tactic of bombarding with many points that you have to defend. It takes more space to defend or explain something, than it does to make a claim. So yeah, I think more characters is a great idea.

If it is only a claim it can be dismissed as readily as it was made. Argument spamming does not work, it is like trying to stop a Tank by shooting a lot of BB's at it. The tank only stops when it concerns itself with the BB's .